Pointing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointing

 

[ หˆpษ”ษชntษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gesture

The act of extending a finger or other object in the direction of something or someone, typically to indicate a specific target or direction.

Synonyms

directing, indicating, showing

Examples of usage

  • He made a pointing gesture towards the exit.
  • She used her pen for pointing at important details in the document.
Context #2 | Noun

location

A specific place or spot that is indicated or highlighted.

Synonyms

location, position, spot

Examples of usage

  • The map had a pointing to the exact location of the treasure.
  • The tour guide used a pointing to the historical monument.
Context #3 | Verb

directing

To extend a finger or object towards something or someone in order to indicate or draw attention to them.

Synonyms

directing, indicating, showing

Examples of usage

  • He was pointing at a bird in the sky.
  • She pointed towards the menu on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apontar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคถเคพเคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zeigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunjuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะฐะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡ใ•ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indiquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑalar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaret etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฆฌํ‚ค๋Š” ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukazovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukazovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kazanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ benda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑalar

Etymology

The word 'pointing' originates from the Old French word 'point', meaning 'dot, mark, small spot'. It evolved over time to refer to the act of indicating or highlighting a specific direction or location. The gesture of pointing has been a universal form of communication across cultures and languages, dating back to ancient times. It symbolizes focus, direction, and attention, playing a crucial role in human interaction and non-verbal communication.

See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,243, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.